TV's Monty Don has shared his expert advice for what plants and shrubs need to be pruned in January to encourage new growth in the spring months - and which ones to avoid cutting ...

Anyone who has apple or pear trees in their garden is being warned they need to check them in January for a potentially fatal disease. Alan Buckingham, author of Allotment Month By Month, says in the ...

Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be pruned in late August or early September. When pruning it's essential to keep your secateurs sharp. Blunt tools can cause ...

Pruning apple trees encourages growth and prevents reduces the risk of disease. A thriving apple tree is a wonderful addition to any garden. Not only are apple trees beautiful to look at and ...

More specifically, he encouraged gardeners to prune their apple and pear trees this month. He stated: “The pruning of both apple and pear trees is best done over the colder winter months.

Julia suggested giving apple and pear trees a good prune around December, which is smack dab in the middle of their dormant phase - lasting right up until the onset of spring. You'll need to get ...

For January, this includes pruning apple and pear trees to encourage regrowth - but the gardening charity emphasises the importance of not overdoing it. According to guidance on its website ...

Can I reduce the height of my apple trees so all the fruit is within reach without a ladder? Is this a good time to prune apple and other fruit trees?

This is the ideal month to prune fruit trees, and we are loading up on local favorites here at the garden center. Fruit Tree ...

"The worst thing you can do with your apple tree is nothing," said head gardener Dave Bouch. In addition to pruning, the team is also focused on grafting new trees. By joining scions to rootstocks ...

Annual pruning will ensure that your trees stay healthy and in good shape. Our guide takes you through the key tips for common garden trees. Most deciduous trees are best pruned when dormant ...